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Cumbria is a scenic North West England county famed for the Lake District, historical castles, and vibrant cultural heritage, attracting millions of visitors annually.
Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a well-preserved ancient Roman bath house ruin in Cumbria, England, part of a 2nd-century fort. Visitors can explore outdoor remains of walls and structural features accessible by a disability-friendly walking route.
Brougham Castle is a medieval ruin situated near Penrith, Cumbria, built on an ancient Roman fort site. Visitors can explore striking remains including a stone keep, gatehouse, and enclosure walls. Rich in history and linked to the Clifford family, it offers an outdoor experience amid scenic river landscapes and has inspired famous artists and poets.
Sizergh Castle is a Grade I listed stately home and historic house museum in Cumbria, England, featuring Elizabethan and Georgian architecture with notable oak interiors and portraits. Visitors can explore both the castle's historic indoor spaces and its extensive outdoor gardens and estate, which includes the largest limestone rock garden held by the National Trust.
Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic castle in Cumbria with extensive grounds featuring rare trees, part of Windermere shoreline, and historic connections to Beatrix Potter. It is managed by the National Trust and offers both indoor tours and outdoor exploration, including public access to the grounds year-round.
Fell Foot Park is a National Trust country park at the southern end of Windermere in Cumbria, offering lakeside walks, historic boathouses, boat and kayak hire, a café, a playground, and seasonal ferry links to Lakeside station.
Furness Abbey is a historic ruined Cistercian monastery in Cumbria, England, dating back to 1123. It was once the second wealthiest abbey in the country and is now a protected scheduled monument with Grade I listed buildings, offering an outdoor exploration experience with a visitor centre.
Penrith Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Penrith, Cumbria, dating from 1399-1470, now a historic ruin maintained by English Heritage and open to the public as a park with extensive remains near Penrith railway station.
Wordsworth House is a Georgian historic house museum in Cockermouth, Cumbria, where poet William Wordsworth was born. It is a Grade I listed building and is open to public visits from March to October each year.
The Steam Yacht Gondola is a restored Victorian steam-powered passenger vessel offering scenic cruises on Coniston Water, England. Operated by the National Trust, it runs from March to October with options for private charters and an immersive 'Engineer for the Day Experience'.
Stott Park Bobbin Mill is a 19th-century working bobbin mill museum in Cumbria, showcasing historic wood turning machinery including a steam engine and water power, operated by English Heritage.
Aira Force is a notable waterfall in Cumbria's Lake District, set in National Trust land with accessible paths, historic bridges, and a visitor center with a café. It offers scenic outdoor walks and features a unique visitors' Wish Tree.